Kha'Zix vs Zed JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kha'Zix vs Zed

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize isolation picks and fog control to exploit Kha'Zix's assassin strengths against Zed's burst threat.
Manage river and jungle entrances carefully to avoid grouped fights where Kha'Zix's damage drops off.
This is a snowball matchup where Kha'Zix must leverage objective-side picks and deny Zed's early roam impact.

Jungle Plan

Path to camps near lanes where you can isolate targets and look for picks before dragon or Rift Herald setups.
Invade and counter-invade only when you have vision advantage and lane priority to punish Zed's weaker early clears.
Use fog and sweeper before objective attempts to deny vision and create isolated skirmishes for your burst.

Danger windows

Be cautious around level 3 when Zed gains his full combo and can punish poor positioning.
Avoid isolated river fights without vision as Zed can burst you with his (W)+(E)+(Q) combo.
Watch for forced smite fights at objectives where Zed's burst and mobility can outduel you if you lack backup.

Early game

Start with a full clear aiming to reach level 3 quickly for your first evolution and increased dueling power.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid collapsing on you.
Avoid early fights without vision control and lane priority since Zed can punish isolated invades with his burst combo.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) stealth to reposition for picks and force Zed to respect your all-in threat.
After your first damage item, increase invade pressure to punish Zed's jungle camps when lanes can't collapse.
Respect Zed's level 3 unlock of (W)+(E)+(Q) combo and level 6 (R) for burst all-ins; avoid extended fights during these windows.

Win conditions

Use isolation damage and fog control to pick off Zed or his laners before major objectives.
Snowball by invading and denying Zed's jungle camps when lanes have priority and Zed is vulnerable.
Translate picks into dragon and Rift Herald control to build objective leads and limit Zed's roam impact.